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"Mamá" is a form of "mamá", a noun which is often translated as "mom". "Bueno" is an adjective which is often translated as "good". Learn more about the difference between "mamá" and "bueno" below.
la mamá(
mah
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mah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (colloquial) (relative)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. mom (colloquial) (United States)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in the United States
Tengo que limpiar la casa porque hoy viene mi mamá.I have to clean the house because my mom is coming today.
¿Qué le vas a regalar a mamá para el Día de la Madre? - Es una sorpresa.What are you going to give Mom for Mother's Day? - It's a surprise.
b. mommy (colloquial) (United States)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in the United States
Mamá, ¿me das un vaso de leche?Mommy, can I have a glass of milk?
c. mum (colloquial) (United Kingdom)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Mi mamá siempre se preocupa por todo.My mum's always worrying about everything.
d. mummy (colloquial) (United Kingdom)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Mamá, necesito lápices y borrador para la escuela.Mummy, I need pencils and a rubber for school.
bueno(
bweh
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noh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (beneficial)
a. good
La dieta mediterránea es muy buena para la salud.The Mediterranean diet is very good for your health.
2. (useful)
4. (virtuous)
a. good
Un buen hombre dio su vida por la comunidad anoche.A good man gave his life in the service of this community last night.
5. (delicious)
6. (colloquial) (attractive)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
a. ok
Creo que sería mejor ir al restaurante francés. - Bueno, vayamos.I think it'd be better to go to the French restaurant. - Ok, let's go.
